Portsmouth

The standards and requirements included in this overlay district apply to all development in the I Overlay District as identified.

Off-street parking in the front yards is prohibited except as normally exists in driveways.

The various special flood hazard districts shall include the special flood hazard areas (SFHAs).

The various special flood hazard districts shall include the special flood hazard areas (SFHAs).

The boundaries of the SFHA districts are established as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), which is declared to be a part of this Ordinance.

The zoning district classification of the off-site parking area is the same or a more intensive zoning classification than that required for the use served. Those requesting to use off-site parking as a means of satisfying the off-street parking standards must submit an off-site parking plan as part of an Alternative Parking Plan that justifies the feasibility of off-site parking.

Nonconforming uses, structures, and lots may continue subject to the provisions of this Article.

FAMILY—... a group of not more than eight persons not related by blood, marriage, or adoption living together as a single housekeeping unit.

LOT, FLAG—... a narrow appendage, not less than 16 feet in width, providing the required street frontage...

ABANDONMENT—... ceased for a period of two or more consecutive years.

ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE—... No such accessory structure or building shall be used as a dwelling unit unless expressly permitted.

LOT, FLAG—A lot which has a narrow appendage, not less than 16 feet in width, providing the required street frontage... FAMILY—...a group of not more than eight persons not related by blood, marriage, or adoption living together as a single housekeeping unit.

LOT, FLAG—A lot which has a narrow appendage, not less than 16 feet in width...

An entertainment overlay district is an overlay district that is superimposed over the High Intensity Mixed-Use (MU-H) zoning district with the intent of supplementing generally applicable development regulations with additional development regulations that address special area- and use-specific conditions, features, or plans while maintaining the character and purposes of the underlying base MU-H zoning district. The standards and requirements included in this overlay district apply to all development in an entertainment overlay district as identified.

An entertainment overlay district may only be approved with a base High Intensity Mixed-Use (MU-H) zoning district. Any casino gaming use must be within an entertainment overlay district. Minimum district size 25 acres. Maximum density 60 units per acre. Maximum building height 200 feet.

An entertainment overlay district is an overlay district that is superimposed over the High Intensity Mixed-Use (MU-H) zoning district... The standards and requirements included in this overlay district apply to all development in an entertainment overlay district as identified.

All development in an entertainment overlay district shall comply with Sec. 40.2-306 Exterior Lighting, unless modified in accordance with section e. below, with the following exceptions:

Development within an entertainment overlay district shall conform to the requirements of the City Council approved master plan.

The historic districts are created for the promotion and preservation of Portsmouth's educational, cultural, and economic interests through the preservation and protection of historic buildings, structures, places, and areas of historic interest.

The purpose of the Innovation Overlay District is to support activity that stimulates innovation while offering value to entities that drive the economy and enhances the existing mixed-use character of the designated area as identified on the Zoning Map.